Emerging Amapiano sensation MaWhoo has unveiled her eagerly awaited new project, Amazwi Okubonga, which is now accessible on all major digital platforms. This new release follows the groundbreaking achievement of her hit single Bengicela and signifies yet another significant step in her rapidly ascending career.
Amazwi Okubonga, which translates to “words of gratitude”, is a nine-track EP that celebrates joy, faith, and resilience. It seamlessly fuses the energetic 3-step beats with the profound sound of Amapiano, delving into concepts of love, spirituality, and inner strength — further establishing MaWhoo as one of South Africa’s most enthralling artists.
This project is abundant with collaborations, showcasing prominent talents like Zee Nxumalo, Nkosazana Daughter, Thatohatsi, Tracy, and Mthandeni SK, in addition to inputs from Mthunzi, Jazzworx, Sykes, Thukuthela, Yumbs, GL_Ceejay, and Deep Sen. Simultaneously, MaWhoo embraces her platform to highlight newer talents, inviting rising stars such as DJ Veek, DJ 2K, Criimora b.k.z, and ChildDaDj— underscoring her role as both innovator and champion of the culture’s advancement.
The release emerges following the incredible success of Bengicela. The single has:
- Achieved a remarkable 10 consecutive weeks at #1 on the BMAT South Africa Chart — marking the longest-running hit of 2025.
- Ruled the Radio Monitor Chart for a period of six weeks in a row.
- Amassed over 50 million streams across various digital service platforms.
- Triggered more than 1.2 million fan-generated creations, accumulating upwards of 912 million views across social media outlets.
This level of success has firmly entrenched Bengicela as one of the standout cultural phenomena of the year — heightening expectations for Amazwi Okubonga.
For MaWhoo, this EP represents more than just music; it signifies a powerful message.
“Amazwi Okubonga is my thank-you to the fans for their love and support, and also my testimony of faith — giving thanks to God for every step of this journey,” she shares.
With her unique voice, spiritual insight, and visionary creativity, MaWhoo remains a pivotal figure in the global explosion of Amapiano and 3-step.
🎶Amazwi Okubonga is out now on all streaming services.Listen here.
